Murgatroyd Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Murgatroyd Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Murgatroyd family

Profession Census Frequency
Wool Comber 51
Worsted Weaver 39
Female Servant 29
Stuff Weaver 25
Independent 20
Farmer 18
Agricultural Labourer 16
Worsted Factory 16
Weaver 15
Shoe Maker 13
Worsted Spinner 13
Dress Maker 11
Stone Mason 9
Plasterer 9
Blacksmith 8
Clothier 8
Labourer 8
Coal Miner 7
Power Loom Weaver 7
Cotton Weaver 6
Mechanic 6
Woollen Weaver 6
Worsted Mill 6
Factory 5
Clothier Journeyman 5

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